PRIVATE LESSONS

GET TAILORED TRAINING WITH PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

For the new or experienced climber, private lessons are a great way to work one-on-one with a coach to establish and work towards individual climbing or fitness goals. The Climbing Academy is a great space to explore areas of personal improvement and build upon existing strengths.

Matt DeStefano

Matt DeStefano

Competitive Head Coach

  • Matt DeStefano is a doctor of Physical Therapy and Head Coach of the Mesa Rim Competitive team. He has extensive experience working with athletes competing at the National level, and has worked with athletes at the World Cup, and Olympic level.
  • Specializes in youth athletes, finger and shoulder therapy.
  • $100 per hour.
Adriel Rodriguez

Adriel Rodriguez

Tier 3 Routesetter

  • Adriel Rodriguez is a Tier 3 Routesetter with Mesa Rim and has been coaching youth competitive climbing since 2008. Additionally, Adriel has a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in biomechanics and exercise movement.
  • Specializes in mental tactics and confidence building.
  • $100 per hour.
Anika Spencer

Anika Spencer

Yoga Instructor

  • Anika is a Yoga Medicine-certified Therapeutic Specialist with over 500 hours of experience, with an emphasis on injury prevention and accommodation, functional movement and body energetics. Anika also has her Level 2 Reiki certification and has been teaching yoga since 2012.
  • Specializes in injury prevention and functional movement. 
  • $150 per hour (private Yoga/Fitness)
Chris Ruggiero

Chris Ruggiero

Adult Programs Supervisor

  • Chris has been climbing and teaching for over 8 years. They specialize in lead climbing and efficient climbing techniques. They believe in providing as much information as possible while adapting to each client’s personal learning style.
  • CWA L3 Climbing Instructor 
  • $100 per hour.
Ashley Moore

Ashley Moore

Movement and Wellness Coach

  • Ashley Moore has personal training experience of 12 years working with all age groups. Experience with creating strength training programs for individuals and small groups. Specializes in injury rehabilitation and prevention, bodyweight training, and strength training.
  • Certifications in: Animal Flow Instructor Level 1, Kettlebell Athletics Level 2, Precision Nutrition.
  • Specializes in personal training and injury rehabilitation and prevention.
  • $150 per hour (private Yoga/Fitness)
Jake Ghosn

Jake Ghosn

Youth Recreational Coach

  • Jake has been working as a Mesa Rim Youth Recreational Coach for over 2 years. Jake’s focus revolves around movement and mindset. With an emphasis on beginner climbers, Jake would be excellent to book for beginner climbers looking to understand the basics of climbing movement.
  • Youth climbing and climbing fundamentals.
  • $100 per hour.